Gokokuji Temple, Naha

Founded in 1367, Gokokuji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Naha. The Gokokuji Temple was an important place of worship during the Chuzan and Ryukyu kingdoms. Later, this place was associated with Dr. Bernard Bettelheim, a Christian missionary, and Matthew Calbraith Perry, a Commodore of the U.S. Navy. The building itself is a typical Japanese style architecture with a red tile roof.

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Sight Name: Gokokuji Temple
Sight Location: Naha, Japan (See walking tours in Naha)
Sight Type: Religious

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